startups
Two Fewer Tims: R3 Sees Key Employees Depart for New Ventures
Blockchain consortium R3 has lost two of its most public employees, Tim Grant and Tim Swanson, who are moving onto their own ventures.
Prime Minister's Son to Head Barbados Blockchain Startup
Barbados-based payments startup Bitt has hired Rawdon Adams, the son of an ex-prime minister, as its new CEO.
Y Combinator President Calls ICOs A 'Bubble' – But His Firm Might Use Blockchain
Y Combinator, Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator, is looking at blockchain in order to boost access to startups for investors.
Only in Arizona: How Smart Contract Clarity Is Winning Over Startups
Arizona legislators are turning the state into a blockchain hub by making smart contracts legally binding, and startups are taking the bait.
$9 Million: Bitcoin Startup Luno Completes Series B Funding
Bitcoin wallet startup Luno has raised $9 million in new funding as part of a Series B round announced today.
Idaho City Inks Development Deal with Blockchain Startup
The municipal government for the U.S. city of Boise has formed a new partnership aimed at exploring public-sector blockchain use cases.
Tor and More: Bitcoin Market OpenBazaar Adds Features in 2.0 Beta Release
The new version of the the P2P e-commerce network can be accessed via the anonymous Tor browser and can facilitate purchases when stores are offline.
The EU Has Now Invested Over €5 Million in Blockchain Startups
The EU has already spent millions of euros funding startups that are working with blockchain, public data reveals.
Ethereum Startup ConsenSys Launches $50 Million Blockchain Fund
ConsenSys, the ethereum-based blockchain development firm, has announced a $50 million venture capital fund for startups working with the technology.
Uncertainty Lingers In China as ICO Exchanges Begin Customer Refunds
ICO platforms in China are reportedly now issuing refunds to select customers following warnings by the nation's regulators on Monday.
